Written by Martin Cohan
Produced by Larry Rosen
Directed by Jerome Courtland
Original Air Date: January 14, 1972
A heated discussion follows when Keith and Laurie see an underground movie.
The result is Laurie's challenge to Keith that he couldn't do any better.
Keith rises to the occasion and with Danny's financial backing and help he
proceeds to film "The History of the World," starring the Partridge
family and featuring Reuben Kincaid as Dolly Madison.
The family gets a few good laughs out of the movie and even Reuben likes it.
Danny, however, sees this limited success as a chance to recoup his investment
and make a large profit. Unfortunately, no one wants to see the film and it
looks as if Keith will have to take a loss on the venture because Danny wants
to be paid back in any case. Finally, a local theater owner shows some
interest in the film. But, the rest of the family will not allow the uncut
version to be seen in public and Keith must edit the film. There's not much
left after the cutting and the Partridge family winds up adding a live musical
background to a film of the Partridge family waving at the camera.
Song:
Hello, Hello," music and lyrics by Wes Farrell and Tony Romeo (on Shopping
Bag)
"Together," music and lyrics by Shorty Rogers and Kelly Gordon
(Unreleased on commercial LP)
Guest Cast:
Mr. Greasley ----------------------------------------- Tony Ballen
Fenster ----------------------------------------------- Dick Stahl
Lynn -------------------------------------------------- Gaye Nelson
Cab Driver ------------------------------------------- Judson Pratt
1st Guy ----------------------------------------------- Dennis Lee Smith
2nd Guy ---------------------------------------------- Rick Metzler
Tube Trivia:
- Dick Stahl also appeared as Michelangelo Rizzo in Episode 74.
- Dennis Lee Smith appeared as Voice #1 in Episode 27
and as the waiter in Episode 67.
- "Cherish," David Cassidy's first solo album was in stores the week
this episode aired! It peaked at #15 by March, 1972.
